Home Exterior

Wrap the soffits and fascias on your home with prefinished aluminum and you'll never have to scrape, prime or paint those roof edges again. New aluminum soffits (the underside of eaves) and fascias (the...Read more»

Stop energy-wasting air leaks around entry doors by installing a weatherstripping kit with a foam flange or vinyl bulb. Use a door sweep to seal the bottom of the door.

We'll show you how to install stone facing on your house. This do-it-yourself alternative to real brick and stone doesn't require a brick ledge. Unlike earlier versions of artificial stone that looked fake, newer faux stone looks...Read more»

Peeling paint on the siding outside of a bathroom can mean there's a problem with bathroom humidity. It's a problem that must be fixed right away. This article shows DIY fixes that stop moisture from moving through the wall and...Read more»

Get a fast overview of how to install an asphalt shingle roof. Clear, cutaway photos show the basics of underlayment, where and how to snap layout lines, and how to get started.

Learn to rekey your entry and deadbolt locks like a pro, and at a fraction of the cost, using a rekeying kit. Instead of calling a locksmith when a key is lost, rekey the door lock yourself and save.

About half the cost of a fiber cement siding job is labor, so you can save thousands of dollars by installing it yourself. In this article, we'll show you everything you need to get the job done right. We'll walk you through...Read more»

New storm doors are easier to install, with plenty of standard sizes to fit almost any entryway—but there are still tricky spots. Follow a pro through the installation process and learn the tricks and techniques that the instruction...Read more»

The seals on insulated glass windows occasionally fail, allowing moist air between the glass panes, where it condenses. This article explains why it happens and what you can do to guard against it.

Create a rock-solid base for exterior light fixtures mounted on vinyl or aluminum lap siding, without removing any siding. Vinyl mounting blocks are available for almost any lap and securely...Read more»